Title
Approving a Resolution of the City of Pflugerville, Texas authorizing the Finance Director of the City of Pflugerville to direct the Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector to calculate the Voter-Approval Tax Rate of the City of Pflugerville in the manner provided for a special taxing unit due to the Governor's State-wide Declaration of Disaster in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic; and declaring an effective date.
Summary
On March 13, 2020, the President of the United States issued a proclamation declaring that the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States constitutes a national emergency. Also on March 13, 2020 the Governor of the State of Texas declared a disaster in every Texas county due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a result of the declaration of disaster, the Texas Tax Code authorizes the City Council to direct the designated officer or employee to calculate the voter-approval tax rate in the manner special taxing unit, which is 8%.
This action does not adopt a tax rate or require adoption at a specific rate. This action only provides direction for the calculation of a rate up to 8% for City Council's future consideration.
Prior City Council Action
None.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested on July 14, 2020.
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure __ N/A _x_
Budgeted Item: Yes __ No __ N/A _x_
Amount: ________
1295 Form Required? Yes __ No _x_
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _x_ Date Completed: _07/07/20__
Supporting documents attached:
Resolution
Recommendation
Approve this item authorizing calculation of the Voter-Approval Tax Rate of the City of Pflugerville in the manner provided for a special taxing unit.